Scientific Revolution

Fanta B. 2nd Period

Scientific Revolution

Fanta B. 2nd Period

What was the change?

This was a century long discovery from the past historical changes in thoughts/belief to changes in society and organizations. It was which scientists built on their findings of the universe. It was also the development of physics, mathematics, astronomy and led to conflicts with long-held beliefs scientifically and religiously.

Who were the people associated with the change?

Sir Isaac Newton

Newton was an English Physicist and Mathematician who was one of the great minds to the 17th century Scientific Revolution. One of inventions was Calculus which is used till this day by many people. He not only made that but contributed with the science field. With his discoveries in physics and math, Newton advanced the principles of modern Physics. Another one of his inventions was Newton's laws of motion which are laws of gravitation. Isaac Newton was interested in Math, Physics and Astronomy.

Galileo Galilei

Italian Physicist, Astronomer and Mathematician made observations of nature with the implications for the study of Physics. He designed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory which also supported the sun-centered solar system. Galileo made observations the laid the foundation for modern astronomy and physics. In 1604 he constructed a telescope and a hydrostatic balance that measured small objects. Later that year he cultivated his theories on motion, and matured the universal law of acceleration.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Copernicus was a German Mathematician and astronomer who developed his own model of the Heliocentric Planetary system. Which is where the sun as the center of the solar system rather then the earth. Copernicus and theories cause a lot of controversy with the Roman Catholic. His beliefs changed the way of thinking astronomically. Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was one of the bravest scientist to stand alone preserving his theories.

Sir Isaac Newton

Newton was an English Physicist and Mathematician who was one of the great minds to the 17th century Scientific Revolution. One of inventions was Calculus which is used till this day by many people. He not only made that but contributed with the science field. With his discoveries in physics and math, Newton advanced the principles of modern Physics. Another one of his inventions was Newton's laws of motion which are laws of gravitation. Isaac Newton was interested in Math, Physics and Astronomy.

Galileo Galilei

Italian Physicist, Astronomer and Mathematician made observations of nature with the implications for the study of Physics. He designed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory which also supported the sun-centered solar system. Galileo made observations the laid the foundation for modern astronomy and physics. In 1604 he constructed a telescope and a hydrostatic balance that measured small objects. Later that year he cultivated his theories on motion, and matured the universal law of acceleration.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Copernicus was a German Mathematician and astronomer who developed his own model of the Heliocentric Planetary system. Which is where the sun as the center of the solar system rather then the earth. Copernicus and theories cause a lot of controversy with the Roman Catholic. His beliefs changed the way of thinking astronomically. Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was one of the bravest scientist to stand alone preserving his theories.

How did the change impact the society at the time?

Scientific Revolution began a change for modern science. It gave people a new view of the universe as a well-ordered system. There was also new advances in astronomy, physics, and chemistry. These explorations led scientists to study the nature world more closely.

How is that change evidenced in today's modern society?

All these wonderful men contributed to a new scientific way of thinking of the universe. Newton contributed by his universal law of gravity and that the universe was infinite with no center. This was important because it explained how stuff moved & what caused it to move. Galileo taught us to use the telescope to view objects out in space such as the moon. Because of his improvement of the military compass and telescope, people today can use these things to view stars above and tell directions. Copernicus changed the view of the universe from geocentric to heliocentric. Copernicus' theories formed a strong foundation for future scientists' to improve on his work.